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The Fourth Circuit vacated a district court dismissal of a fraud and conspiracy complaint against a hospital. The appellate court held that Maryland's general three-year statute of limitations applies to these claims rather than the five-year medical malpractice period.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a limited filing injunction against a licensed attorney. The court held that a letter clearing the attorney of professional misconduct did not constitute a significant change in circumstances warranting relief.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a supervised release revocation sentence despite a district court error in considering retribution. The appellate court found the error did not affect the defendant's substantial rights given other valid reasons for the sentence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after appointed counsel filed a brief asserting no nonfrivolous issues existed. The court granted the motion to withdraw and excused counsel from further responsibilities.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a one hundred ninety month sentence for carjacking and firearm use. The court held the district court did not abuse its discretion in weighing mitigating factors against the defendant's violent history.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal by a veteran seeking an earlier effective date for a special monthly pension. The court held it lacked jurisdiction because the appellant failed to identify any legal error by the Veterans Court.
The Sixth Circuit reversed a summary judgment ruling that denied an insurance claim, holding that a fencing requirement was unenforceable due to impossibility of performance. The court affirmed rulings dismissing claims for bad faith, fraud, and violation of the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a takings claim brought by oyster farmers. The court held that Louisiana statutes subordinate oyster leases to government actions taken for coastal protection, preventing a cognizable property interest under the Fifth Amendment.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action alleging deliberate indifference to serious medical needs.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a race-discrimination employment claim brought under Title VII and federal civil rights statutes. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient facts to state a plausible claim of discrimination.
